Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 213 kW@5700 359 Nm@2000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,634 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,415 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,534 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,432 kg | 2,003 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 76 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 960 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 968 mm | -64 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 524 L | 569 L | -45 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,359 L | 20.1 | -19.1 L |
2009 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |